In the depths of the night, Kael sat in his secret lair, surrounded by ancient maps and magical scrolls. The flames in the hearth danced, casting moving shadows on the walls, while his mind delved deep into thought.
Since he touched the crystal in the ancient temple, strange visions began haunting him in both his sleep and his wakefulness. Whispers, blurred images, and memories he had never lived. At first, he thought they were mere side effects of the power he had gained, but over time, they started to take a more definite shape.
One night, he saw a familiar face in one of his visions—the face of his younger brother, Elan, whom he had believed was killed along with the rest of his family. Elan was screaming his name, surrounded by darkness, as if pleading for his help.
Kael woke up sweating, his heart pounding violently. Could it be possible that Elan is still alive? But how? And why are these visions appearing now?
Driven by these doubts, Kael decided to establish a secret information network known as the "Shadow Eye," aimed at gathering intel from all over the world in search of any trace of Elan. He began recruiting spies, mercenaries, and even sorcerers, using his growing wealth and influence.
Over time, the Shadow Eye began gathering disturbing information. Reports emerged about a boy resembling Elan , held in a labor camp in a remote region, brutally treated and forced into grueling work. However, there was no definitive proof of his identity.
Meanwhile, the mental attacks on Kael continued. They struck as episodes of excruciating pain, accompanied by blurred visions and fragmented memories. He started suspecting that some unknown force was manipulating his mind—perhaps to steer him away from his goal or weaken him.
To counter these attacks, Kael turned to studying mental sorcery , seeking to strengthen his psychic defenses. He began developing new techniques, blending magic with meditation to repel external influences. But the stronger he became, the more intense and complex the assaults grew.
One day, Kael received a report from one of his operatives in the Shadow Eye , stating that the imprisoned boy had been relocated to an unknown site. This news ignited his fury, and he decided that waiting was no longer an option. He started planning a rescue mission , using every resource at his disposal.
But before he could execute his plan, he suffered the most violent mental attack yet . In his vision, he saw Elan , surrounded by shadowy entities, crying out his name while the creatures whispered incomprehensible words. Kael awoke, wracked with unbearable pain, blood streaming from his nose.
Kael realized that time was running out—he had to act swiftly. Yet deep within, doubt crept in. These visions might not just be warnings—they could very well be a trap. But even so, he refused to abandon hope of finding Elan .
At the end of the chapter, Kael stands atop a hill, gazing at the horizon, his eyes gleaming with unwavering determination. He has resolved to face all obstacles, no matter what they may be, to save his brother—even if it means diving deeper into the darkness.